Books in the Series:Ĭam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (1980)Ĭam Jansen and the Mystery of the UFO (1980) Cam solves mysteries with her friend, Eric, by using details that she remembers from her mental pictures.īesides the main series, there is also a series about when Cam was younger, called Young Cam Jansen. Her friends have nicknamed her “Cam” because it’s short for “camera.” Whenever Cam wants to memorize something, she says the word “Click” out loud, which is the sound that she says her mental camera makes. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.Jennifer Jansen is a young girl with a photographic memory. Watkins Elementary School, Midlothian, VAĬopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Another fine mystery for beginning chapter-book readers. Pen-and-ink drawings appear frequently throughout, and a visual puzzle to solve is included at the end. With her photographic memory, she makes mental notes of events and details that the rest of her family and friends dismiss. Cam once again solves the mystery and helps catch the crook. A ransom-demanding phone call confirms Esther's worst fears-'Little Tiger' has been catnapped.

Esther Wright states that on her arrival, she gave her luggage and her traveling companion, 'Little Tiger,' to a bellhop outside the hotel to take to her room.

There, Cam overhears a conversation between a distressed hotel guest and Michael, the bellhop. Grade 2-4-In this 18th adventure, Cam Jansen, her parents, and her friend Eric are on their way to meet her aunt at the Royal Hotel.

Cam jansen and the catnapping mystery